Iron Crosses (stretch)
Iron Crosses (stretch)
- Category
- Stretching
- Level
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- N/A
- Force
- Pull
- Mechanic
- Compound
Primary Muscles
Quadriceps
Secondary Muscles
None specified
Instructions
- 1
Lie face down on the floor, with your arms extended out to your side, palms pressed to the floor. This will be your starting position.
- 2
To begin, flex one knee and bring that leg across the back of your body, attempting to touch it to the ground near the opposite hand.
- 3
Promptly return the leg to the starting postion, and quickly repeat with the other leg. Continue alternating for 10-20 repetitions.
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